The Government will provide wage subsidy for 15,725,232 workers or laborers to protect, maintain, and increase their economy during the pandemic, according to Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziah. “The subsidy is part of stimulus program coordinated by National Working Committee for Economic Recovery, Ministry of State-owned Enterprises, Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Finance, and BPJS […]

The Government provides Rp123.46 trillion budget to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) amid COVID-19 pandemic. The budget includes Rp35.28 trillion interest subsidies, Rp78.78 trillion placement of the Government funds for restructuring, Rp5 trillion guarantee fees spending, Rp1 trillion guarantees for working capital, Rp2.4 trillion income tax borne by the Government, and Rp1 trillion […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on 24 July 2020 signed Government Regulation Number 41 of 2020 on the Transfer of Status of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Employees to State Civil Service Apparatus (ASN) Employees. This Government Regulation is an initiative of Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms. According to Presidential Spokesperson for Legal […]

Government translators play a strategic role in the translation of the Government’s legal products, Deputy to Cabinet Secretary for Cabinet Work Support Thanon Aria Dewangga has said. According to him, almost all ministries and institutions issue legal products, including laws, government regulations, ministerial regulations, and many others. “All those legal products are important as a […]

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the occasion of 53rd Anniversary of ASEAN agreed to issue a joint statement affirming their commitment to continue to become locomotive for peace, security, and prosperity in the region and in the Indo-Pacific region. “The statement was made in response to the […]

Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing has started the construction of the Tiu Suntuk Dam in West Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province. The dam, located in Brang Ene district, will have a capacity of 55.90 million m3, and will increase the number of water reservoirs in Indonesia, especially in West Nusa Tenggara […]

Countries worldwide are facing uncertainties due to the pandemic and economic impact the pandemic brings, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The President also said that more than 18 million people across the globe have been contracted by COVID-19 that led to deep fallout in global economy. However, the President, added, amid the current situation, […]

Islamic Schools and Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia should meet four conditions before calling the students to get back to classroom, Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi has announced. “Islamic schools may opt for face-to-face learning with their own considerations surely by paying attention to health protocols so everything remains safe,” the Minister said on […]

Schools located in green and yellow zones cannot necessarily start face-to-face learning, according to Minister of Education and Culture Nadiem Makarim. “Even though they are located in the green and yellow zones, schools cannot start face-to-face learning without the approval of the local government/education and culture service, the school principal, and the parent/guardians of students,” […]

Director General of Fiscal Balance of Ministry of Finance Prima Astera on Friday (7/8) in Jakarta explained the requirements for the national economic recovery (PEN) loan for regions. First, the loan is provided for the area affected by COVID-19. Second, the region should have regional economic programs that are in line with the national PEN. […]